Dwarf Japanese Cedar ‘Vilmoriniana’ – Compact Evergreen Shrub – Small Conifer – Winter Color Evergreen – 4” Pot Live Plant

Add year-round structure and seasonal color to your landscape with Cryptomeria japonica ‘Vilmoriniana’, a compact dwarf evergreen prized for its dense form and beautiful winter color transformation.

This slow-growing conifer forms a tidy, globe-shaped mound, making it perfect for small gardens, containers, and foundation plantings.

🌟 Why Gardeners Love ‘Vilmoriniana’

• 🌿 Dense, compact globe-shaped growth
• 🍂 Foliage shifts from green to bronze/rust tones in winter
• 🌱 Slow-growing and easy to maintain
• 🦌 Deer-resistant and low maintenance
• 🌼 Ideal for small spaces and containers

📦 What You’ll Receive

• Live, healthy Cryptomeria ‘Vilmoriniana’ plant
• Shipped in a 4” nursery pot
• Well-rooted and ready for planting

🌿 Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Cryptomeria japonica ‘Vilmoriniana’
• Common Name: Dwarf Japanese Cedar
• Plant Type: Evergreen conifer shrub
• Mature Size: 24–36” tall × 48–72” wide
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Hardiness: Zones 6–9

🌱 Care Tips

• ☀️ Plant in full sun for best shape and color
• 💧 Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained
• 🌿 Minimal pruning needed—naturally compact
• 🌱 Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring

💡 Pro Tip: Winter color intensifies in colder temperatures for added seasonal interest

🌸 Perfect For

• Foundation plantings & front yard landscaping
• Rock gardens & small garden designs
• Containers & patio accents
• Low hedges and borders
• Japanese-inspired or minimalist landscapes